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Agri Teach Me co-founder and dairy farmer Lyzanne Du Plessis, of Otahuti, said the lessons were launched as a result of online dairy farming education provider Agri Teach Me asking online language programme provider Te Puna Reo Māori to help write a farming lessons for its curriculum.
You may have new sharemilkers, contract milker or employees on board following this year’s farm change over day. FMG suggests now’s a good time to go over with them how your milking shed works to avoid milk contamination.
Blueprint for Learning will be running free mental health workshops - Rural MH101® in Gore and Invercargill this October.
Their program uses volunteer coaches who provide 30 minuet - 60 minute sessions, up to 2-3 times a week, over the internet or phone. They believe everyone should have access to the literacy help they need to learn, grow, and succeed, regardless of their location or financial situation.
Fonterra Charitable Giving - When times are tough, it's our farmers who dig in to support each other and their communities - that's what being part of a Co-op is all about. Right now, many in the communities we live and work in could do with some of that help.
A recent breakfast for rural professionals gave those driving in farm and orchard gates a chance to learn from leading experts about business continuity amidst adverse events and starting conversations with farmers who may be struggling and need someone to talk to.
The New Zealand Dairy industry is desperate for more workers this season.
Tim Mackle from DairyNZ spoke to Seven Sharp about why you should go dairying.